Destinations

The Perfect 2-day Itinerary for Dhaka, Bangladesh – Travel Guide for this Underrated Metropolis

January 7, 2020 by Bino Leave a Comment

Despite being one of the world’s largest cities by population, Dhaka in Bangladesh remains to be an under the radar destination for most people. Those who come are ultimately rewarded by a travel experience that can now rarely be had in this rapidly shrinking world. Dhaka is the only city I know of its size that visitors can go to without having to worry about being scammed. People here are so friendly and welcoming of foreigners that it is not in the local mindset at all to scam people. The city may be gritty, polluted and crowded but at every turn there is something photo-worthy to capture – whether it be the exotic-looking architecture or the smiles of the locals who absolutely love having their photo taken.

This itinerary of Dhaka shows you how you can cover the city in as little as 2 days – effectively a weekend trip.

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The Perfect 2-Day Itinerary For Bangkok (Updated 2020 Travel Guide)

January 5, 2020 by Bino 15 Comments

As one of Asia’s best value and most popular destinations, Bangkok offers a plethora of things to see and do. Filled with many spectacular Buddhist temples and ornate buildings, the city is at once exotic and at the same time modern with all the creature comforts that one can imagine. Bangkok is also known as a shopping haven, with mass consumerism juxtaposing against a strong market culture. The city’s streets are always buzzing and teeming with life.

I have been to Bangkok quite a few times and always enjoy coming here for the unbeatable value, delicious Thai food and fascinating things to see in the city’s streets. Whether you’re a first-timer, a regular or even a shopaholic, here are some of my itinerary suggestions on a 2-day trip to Bangkok. I’ve made the duration 2 days to make it easy to execute during weekends. For some other ideas, you can also check out this Bangkok travel guide.

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The Perfect 3-Day Itinerary For Tokyo (Updated 2020 Travel Guide)

January 1, 2020 by Bino 10 Comments

Tokyo has gained quite a bit of popularity in recent years as a travel destination. The capital of Japan has benefited in no small part by the weaker Yen and current moves by the government to ease visa restrictions from visitors of nearby countries. With a population of 13 million people, the metropolis offers a great juxtaposition of the exotic and ultramodern. This is a city of maid cafes, of restaurants run by robots and where you can hire professional cuddlers to hug you for a small fee. At the other end of the scale, some parts of the city offer a peek into a more traditional side of Japan.

If you are also heading west, check out this recommended itinerary for Osaka and Kyoto full of lesser-known attractions.

I have visited Tokyo for six times now and I always end up discovering a lot of new things to do in the city with each visit. Like the previous itineraries I’ve made, here are some suggestions on things to do in Tokyo and I have segregated the activities for first-timers, shopaholics and people seeking for something more unique.

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The Perfect Itinerary for Ipoh, Taiping & Kuala Kangsar – Highlights of Perak, Malaysia

December 29, 2019 by Bino Leave a Comment

The state of Perak in Malaysia, and by extension, its main cities of Ipoh, Taiping and Kuala Kangsar, is a somewhat underrated destination despite being one of Malaysia’s gems. While many flock to the nearby city of Penang or head down to the capital, Kuala Lumpur, Perak is only starting to gain recognition as a tourist destination in its own right. This corner of the peninsula is a personal favorite and I love the wealth of heritage architecture, delicious food, friendly folk as well as the many interesting natural attractions found here.

This itinerary aims to show how you can combine Ipoh, Taiping and Kuala Kangsar on a trip that lasts from 3 to 4 days. Aside from providing the recommended places to visit, I also documented some of my favorite places to eat in these cities.

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The Perfect Itinerary for Iran – Essential Persia in 9 Days

December 2, 2019 by Bino 1 Comment

For a country of its size, Iran offers a plehora of things to see and do – especially if you love architecture as well as the great outdoors – that it’s probably hard to compartmentalize the country into a short one or two week stretch. Boasting some of the most beautiful cities, atmospheric desert towns, intricately constructed buildings as well as unreal landscapes, Iran is an eye-opening place and definitely has something for everyone.

The classic travel route for Iran is the one that stretches from Tehran to Shiraz, covering other cities such as Kashan, Esfahan and Yazd in between. Given that these cities are well connected, there’s little need to back track so you can either start in the north in Tehran or down south in Shiraz. This itinerary aims to show how you can cover these cities in Iran, starting from Tehran, but you can easily reverse this.

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The Alternative Weekend Itinerary for Johor Bahru JB (2019 Update)

November 24, 2019 by Bino Leave a Comment

Johor Bahru or JB in the southernmost state in Malaysia is just a causeway bridge away from Singapore annd as such, is heavily familiar to most Singaporeans. As a popular weekend getaway for shopping, food and leisure; Johor Bahru offers a cheaper alternative to the higher cost of living in Singapore. If like me you have been to this city several times and in need of some fresh ideas of things to do in Johor Bahru or JB, check out this easy to follow itinerary that you can do during a weekend.

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The Perfect Itinerary for Seoul, Busan & Gyeongju (2019) – One Week South Korea Travel Guide

October 27, 2019 by Bino 2 Comments

South Korea has become somewhat of a rising star in the tourism scene in recent years owing in part to the proliferation of Korean TV shows and pop music. The cities of Seoul and Busan undoubtedly appeal to folks who like seeing pretty and cute things and it’s probably not surprising that the visitor demographics here dis-proportionally lean towards females. If you are thinking of visiting South Korea and would like to have a practical itinerary to cover both Seoul and Busan, allot at least 5 or 6 days. If you are also visiting Jeju, you’ll need to add 2 or 3 more.

The two major cities of Seoul and Busan are the most intuitive places to explore during a trip to South Korea – Seoul for its cosmopolitan vibe and traditional culture and Busan for its seaside chic. This travel guide aims to show you how these cities can be done in as little as a week.

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Guide to the Robot Restaurant in Tokyo – How to Book Cheapest Tickets

October 20, 2019 by Bino Leave a Comment

The famous Robot Restaurant in Tokyo’s Shinjuku has quickly risen to be one of the quintessential experiences when visiting the Japanese capital. A microcosm of what foreigners expect from modern Japanese entertainment, the 1.5 hour show is full of things bizarre and distinctly Japanese, like what one would expect to jump out from a comic book.

Despite the name, robots only make up a tiny part of the Robot Restaurant. The show is a mix of mythical creatures, Moulin Rouge-style dancing, Japanese festival imagery as well as religious folklore.

This guide aims to show you what to expect from the Robot Restaurant without giving too much of the show away, tips on how to get there as well as where to find the cheapest tickets available for the Robot Restaurant (hint: buying direct is actually more expensive!).

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